October 10 – October 20, 2024

Programs and demonstrations will be announced in the center of the fort. 

10:00 a.m.
Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day. Fire the cannon to open the fort!

10:30 a.m.
Artillery Firing Program
Experience how soldiers in the British army used, trained, and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, including a live firing! Located at the Artillery Platforms. 

11:00 a.m.
Michilimackinac’s Enslaved Community Program
An in-depth discussion about how slavery developed over time, and how the experiences of enslaved people at the Straits reflect the complexities of slavery in the Great Lakes. Begins on the Parade Ground. 

12:00 p.m.
The Pleasure of the Table: Dining Culture at the Merchant’s House
Join us in a Merchant’s house and learn about what a household might eat in the 1700s at Michilimackinac. You might be surprised! Located in the Southwest Rowhouse. 

12:30 p.m.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Learn how soldiers in the British army trained and practiced drill with their muskets, including a live weapons firing! Takes place on the Parade Ground.

1:00 p.m.
More than Soldiers: Civilians at Michilimackinac Program
Civilians were not bystanders to the Great Lakes fur trade. This program will highlight many of the people that lived and worked at the fort, including fur traders, spies, midwives, and servants. Begins on the Parade Ground. 

2:00 p.m.
Michilimackinac 1781: The End
After six decades as a thriving diplomatic and economic hub, Michilimackinac came to an end in 1781 as soldiers and civilians relocated to Mackinac Island. Begins on the Parade Ground. 

3:00 p.m.
People of the Fur Trade Program
The fur trade was front and center throughout Michilimackinac’s history. Learn about the people who made up this global business. Begins on the Parade Ground. 

3:30 p.m.
Artillery Firing Demonstration
Experience how soldiers in the British army used, trained, and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, including a live firing! Located at the Artillery Platforms. 

4:00 p.m.
Colonial Michilimackinac Closed for the Day

A downloadable version of the events schedule can be found by clicking here.